PJ Library

Cincinnati families read for FREE with PJ Library! PJ Library offers the gift of free, high-quality Jewish books and music to children ages 0 – 12 years, with at least one Jewish parent. Join us for fun PJ Library family programs that our offered at the J throughout the year.

Kids holding books for PJ Library

There are several ways to engage with PJ Library depending on the age of your child. Enroll in PJ Library or PJ Our Way and start receiving books in the mail each month. Start your new baby’s journey with a subscription to PJ Baby. And join us for local family events! 

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PJ Library

Back to School at the Pool!

Mayerson JCC Campus
School is back in session but the fun doesn’t have to stop yet! Get together with your friends at the pool, enjoy a BBQ dinner and a night swim!
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Youth & Family

Dads and (Hair)Dos

Mayerson JCC Campus
Join us for a fun and hands-on afternoon where dads and daughters will learn simple hairstyling techniques, braids, and tips from a professional stylist. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, this program is a great opportunity to bond, laugh, and create special memories together—one braid at a time!
Children, Teens & Family

Music Together

Mayerson JCC Campus
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Music Together® is an early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age eight—and the grownups who love them! ® We’re on a mission to make the world a better place by making it more musical™.
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Children, Teens & Family

The Great PJ Challah Bake

Mayerson JCC Campus
A fun, hands-on family experience where PJ Library families mix, braid, and bake challah together while connecting with community and preparing for Shabbat. A kosher dairy dinner will be provided.
Kids playing with blocks

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Donate to PJ Library

PJ Library is available at no cost to families in our community because of the generosity of people like you. Please consider making a gift to help cover the cost of a PJ Library membership, to help pay forward the magic of PJ Library for another local family. To help another child receive books, music, and Jewish education, please follow the link below.

Family eating ice cream

PJ Library

PJ Library: Ages 0-8

PJ Library welcomes the incredible diversity of Jewish experience. We’re proud to be part of a community that includes families of all backgrounds, of single or multiple faiths, and at all levels of Jewish knowledge and observance. 

Children reading books together.

PJ Library

PJ Our Way: Ages 9-12

PJ Our Way grows with your children. Now kids ages 9 – 12 can choose high quality titles each month from a kid-friendly and safe website. They’ll love building a library of their own!

Support PJ Library

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Help support PJ Library to ensure all children in Cincinnati have access to Jewish books and family activities.

PJ library, PJ baby, and PJ Our Way family programs are offered at the J and other local venues to children up to 11 years old with at least one Jewish parent. In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, and thanks to generous funding from Anne Heldman, the Fisher Family (Founding Sponsor), and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.